overwordExplorer
ENGLISH · A WORD WITH POSSIBILITIES

definition.

A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən//ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/
  1. A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

    countable · uncountable
    Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".
  2. A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

    countable · uncountable · usually
  3. A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.

    countable · uncountable
  4. The action or process of defining.

    countable · uncountable
  5. The act of defining; determination of the limits.

    countable · uncountable
  6. A product of defining.

    countable · uncountable
  7. The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

    countable · uncountable
    Her comic genius is beyond definition.
  8. Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

    countable · uncountable
    The definition of a telescope.
    Improve the definition of an image.
  9. Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

    countable · uncountable
  10. Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

    countable · uncountable
    A jacket with distinct waist definition.
  11. The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

    countable · uncountable
  12. A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

    countable · uncountable
  13. A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

    countable · uncountable
  14. The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Middle English diffinicioun, from Middle French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō. Equivalent to define + -ition.

FROM WORD TO NAME

Try it on your idea.

definition has 10 characters. Say it out loud, try it alongside a description of your project, and see whether its meaning fits what you want to create.

definition studiodefinition workshello, definition

These are naming prompts. Meanings and pronunciation can vary; existing brand and domain uses have not been checked.

Explore the name generator

A word with a source.

Definitions, grammatical labels, IPA, etymology and examples: Wiktionary contributors, extracted by Kaikki / Wiktextract. Adapted under CC BY-SA 4.0. Selected fields and authored examples are shown; third-party quotations and audio are omitted. See contributor history.

Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.